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Jury sworn in for trial of Dublin man accused of Shankill murder
Summary
A jury was sworn in for the trial of 34‑year‑old Wayne Kennedy, a Dublin man accused of murdering 26‑year‑old David Spain on 26 December 2013 at Rathsallagh Park, Shankill, and of causing serious harm to 24‑year‑old Sean Turner on the same day. Kennedy pleaded not guilty to both charges. Judge Patrick McCarthy told the ten‑man jury that the five‑day trial would not begin before Thursday and would start with evidence.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Jury sworn in for trial of Dublin man accused of Shankill murder. Charges or matters: murdering David Spain on December 26 2013 at this address as well as intentionally or recklessly causing serious harm to Sean Turner (24) on the same date; both counts. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- December 26 2013 Hearing Or Sentence
- 2015-07-20 Publication
Case subjects
Accused
Charges: murdering David Spain on December 26 2013 at this address as well as intentionally or recklessly causing serious harm to Sean Turner (24) on the same date; both counts (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
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